Best Forensic Accounting Schools Near Farragut, TN (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Farragut, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $34,700 to $49,024 per year for indexed programs. Farragut has a population of about 24,309. Median household income is $142,402 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning forensic accounting-related role is Financial Examiner at a median $84,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Forensic Accounting Schools to Farragut

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic accounting programs near Farragut, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Farragut city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Farragut. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

South College

Knoxville, TN 13.1 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,642
Avg net price $17,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Maryville College

Maryville, TN 14.8 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,279
Avg net price $19,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 15.3 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN 37.4 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,989
Avg net price $14,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Carson-Newman University

Jefferson City, TN 42.3 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,382
Avg net price $20,251/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,700
Out‑of‑state$34,700
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lee University

Cleveland, TN 62.4 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,222
Avg net price $18,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 75.1 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,723
Avg net price $24,345/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tennessee Technological University

Cookeville, TN 76.8 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,501
Avg net price $14,246/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee forensic accounting page.

Forensic Accounting Wages Near Farragut

Farragut is part of the Knoxville, TN metro area (BLS area code 28940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$75,380Knoxville, TN$81,404
Financial Examiner$84,510Knoxville, TN$91,263
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,600Knoxville, TN$84,881

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Farragut at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,309Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$142,402Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+65.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited forensic accounting schools are near Farragut, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering forensic accounting programs near Farragut. The closest is South College in Knoxville, TN (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carson-Newman University (42.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying forensic accounting roles near Farragut?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic accounting-related roles near Farragut are: Financial Examiner ($84,510), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($78,600), Accountant and Auditor ($75,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Ridge instead of Farragut?

Oak Ridge, TN is 8.9 miles from Farragut and has its own set of local forensic accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Farragut an affordable place to study forensic accounting?

Farragut’s median household income of $142,402 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farragut while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Farragut

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Farragut:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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